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1 Finisher basics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Paper-handling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Interpreting light patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 2 Finisher tasks Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Finisher basics Overview ENWW z Features and benefits z Interpreting light patterns Overview 5
Features and benefits The HP Multifunction Finisher offers multiple custom-finishing options in an easy-to-use device. You can produce complete, professionallooking documents in-house in a single step, eliminating the time and expense involved in sending documents out to professional finishing services. Paper-handling features You can use the device to stack, staple, saddle stitch, and fold large quantities of documents on demand.
Interpreting light patterns Figure 1. Location of LED light The user LED light, located on the front of the device, indicates a general error status. Use the following table to interpret device status using the LED light. User LED light patterns Light status Interpretation Green solid The device is operating normally. Green blinking The device is in Service Mode. Amber blinking The device has a paper jam, a staple jam, or an operation error. Or, the device is detached from the printer.
Note The service LED lights, located on the back of the device, give specific error information for customer support and service agents. If the red service LED light is on, consult a service professional.
2 Finisher tasks Overview ENWW z Configuring control-panel settings z Making booklets z Using the stapler z Choosing the output bins z Using the stacker z Using other features in the printer driver Overview 9
Configuring control panel settings The device attaches to the left side of the HP printer. You can change the default job offset and default stapler actions through the printer control panel in the CONFIGURATION OF MULTIFUNCTION FINISHER menu. Note The system administrator can limit access to the job-offset and default stapler actions. Offset actions Offset Action: No When the OFFSET mode is off, all of the jobs are stacked with no separation.
Default stapler actions for bin 1 (stacker bin) No Staple If the default action is set to NO STAPLE, the job is not stapled. Corner Staple If the default action is set to ONE STAPLE, the staple is placed in the top left corner of the document. If you are printing in landscape format, the staple location is automatically adjusted for placement in the top left corner of the landscape layout. Two Staples If the default action is set to TWO STAPLES, two staples are used with one job or with mopies.
Fold-line settings for bin 2 Note Use the MULTIFUNC. FINISHER ADJUSTMENTS setting to gain access to the fold-line adjustments. FOLD LINE ADJUST: LTR-R and A4-R Select LTR-R & A4-R to adjust the fold line for 8.5-by-11-inch or 8.26-by-11-inch sheets. FOLD LINE ADJUST: LEGAL and JISB4 Select LEGAL & JISB4 to adjust the fold line for 8.5-by-14-inch or JIS B4 sheets. FOLD LINE ADJUST: 11 by 17 and A3 Select 11x17 & A3 to adjust the fold line for 11-by-17-inch or A3 sheets.
Making booklets You can use some programs, such as desktop publishing programs, to help you prepare your booklet. Refer to the use guide that came with your program for information about making booklets. If you are using a program that does not support booklet-making, you can create booklets using your HP printer drivers. Note HP recommends that you use the program to prepare and preview your document for printing, and then use your HP driver to print and saddle stitch your booklet.
To activate booklet printing Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X. Microsoft® Windows® 1 14 2 Finisher tasks Click File, click Print, and then click Properties.
2 Follow the instructions for your driver type: • If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab. On the Document Options menu, select Print on Both Sides. On the Booklet Printing drop-down menu, select a size from the list. • If you are using a PostScript® (PS) driver, see the program Help files for information on activating booklet printing.
Macintosh 1 Click File and then click Print. 2 On the drop-down menu, select Layout, and then select Print on Both Sides. 3 Select Plug-In Preferences. 4 Select Print Time Filters, select Booklet, and then click Save Settings.
ENWW 5 Select Booklet Printing. 6 Select Format output as booklet, and on the drop-down menu select Paper for booklet. Select a size from the list or type a custom size.
To select a booklet cover Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X. Windows 1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties. 2 Follow the instructions for your driver type: • If you are using a PCL driver, click the Paper tab. Click the First Page tab and select the Use different paper for first page box. On the Size is, Source is, and Type is menus, select the settings that correspond to the media you are using.
To saddle stitch a booklet Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X. Windows 1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties. 2 Follow the instructions for your driver type: • If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab and select the Fold/Saddle Stitch box. Selecting Fold/Saddle Stitch ensures that the document is folded.
• If you are using a PS driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98, click File, click Print, and then click Properties. • Click the Paper tab and click More Options.
• Select None, and on the drop-down menu select Booklet Bin.
• If you are using a PS driver for Windows NT® or Windows 2000, click the Layout tab and then click Advanced. • Select the appropriate settings for Document Options, Printer Features, Output Destination, and Saddle Stitch. Also, the saddle-stitch option is automatically selected if you select Booklet Bin in the Output Destination tab.
Macintosh ENWW 1 Click File and then click Print. 2 On the drop-down menu, select Output Options. 3 On the drop-down menu, select Booklet Bin.
4 24 2 Finisher tasks Select Fold/Saddle Stitch.
Using the stapler The device can staple documents consisting of a minimum of two pages and a maximum of 50 pages of 75-g/m 2 (20-lb) Letter or A4 paper (a maximum of 25 pages for Ledger or A3 paper). The pages must be 64 to 199 g/m 2 (17 to 53 lb) in weight for any paper size the product supports. Consider these additional points: z The stacker bin can hold up to 1,000 sheets stacked (without staples). z Heavier media might have a stapling limit of fewer than 50 pages.
To select the stapler from the HP LaserJet 9000mfp control panel Note 1 Touch Copy Settings. 2 At the Staple menu, touch Corner or Edge, depending on where you want the documents stapled, and then touch OK. If you selected Booklet from the Copies per Page menu, your stapling options are None, One, Two, and Saddle Stitch. The page icon on the right side of the touch screen shows the position of the staple.
To staple documents Windows 1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties. 2 Follow the instructions for your driver type: • If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab and select the Staple box. Click Stapling. • Select the desired number of staples.
• If you are using a PS driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98, on the drop-down menu select Stacker Bin (Stapled max 50 sheets). • Click the Device Options tab. On the drop-down menu, select Stapling Options Two Staples. On the drop-down menu, select Two Staples.
• If you are using a PS driver for Windows NT or Windows 2000, select the appropriate settings for Document Options, Printer Features, Output Destination, and Stapler. Also, the stapler option is automatically selected if you select Stacker Bin (Stapled max 50 sheets) in the Output Destination tab.
Macintosh 1 Click File and then click Print. 2 In the pop-up menu, select Output Options. 3 On the drop-down menu, select Stapler Option. Mac OS X 1 Click File and then click Print. 2 On the pop-up menu, select Finishing. On the drop-down menu, select the Stapler Option.
1 2 Loading the stapler cartridge The message STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES appears on the printer control panel if the stapler cartridge has 20 to 50 staples remaining. The message STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES appears on the printer control panel if the stapler cartridge contains no more staples. To load the stapler cartridge 1 Open the stapler-unit door. 2 Slide the stapler unit toward you. 3 Turn the large green knob until you see the blue dot (this indicates that the stapler is fully open).
5 5 On the empty staple cartridge, squeeze the tabs together and pull the empty cartridge out. 6 Insert the new staple cartridge so that it locks into place. 7 Slide the stapler unit into the device. 8 Close the stapler-unit door.
Choosing the output bin Identifying the output bins The device has two output locations: the stacker bin and the booklet bin. Stacker bin (bin 1) Booklet bin (bin 2) The default stacker bin (bin 1) provides 1,000 sheets of stacking capacity and delivers documents face up or face down, depending on which option is selected in the driver. The booklet bin (bin 2) provides folding and saddle stitching for 40 booklets composed of up to 5 sheets (20 finished pages) of paper.
Selecting the output location You can select an output location (bin) through the software application or through your printer driver. (Where and how you make selections depends on your program or driver.) If you cannot select an output location from the program or the driver, set the default output location from the printer control panel. To select an output location from the control panel On the touch screen of the graphical display: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Touch CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3 Touch PRINTING.
3 Problem solving Overview ENWW z Resolving common problems z Interpreting control-panel messages z Clearing paper jams z Clearing stapler jams Overview 35
Resolving common problems Common device problems Situation Possible Reason The device does not turn on. z z The printer does not z recognize the device or the z user LED on the device is off. z z z The job was not stapled. z z z z Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the 2,000-sheet input tray. Turn the printer off, check all the cable connections, and turn the printer on. Check the device power cord. Make sure that the device has been configured in the printer driver.
Common device problems Situation Possible Reason The job went to a different output location than expected. z z The print media jams. z The paper does not meet the specifications for the output bin. (See "Specifications" on page 47, or go to http://www.hp.com/ cposupport/.) Make sure that the correct output bin is selected in the printer driver. For more information about changing printer driver settings, see your printer user guide. Make sure that you are using the supported media weights and sizes.
Interpreting control-panel messages The following table explains device messages that might appear on the printer control panel. Messages are listed in alphabetical order. Control panel messages Message Description Recommended action CLOSE FRONT DOOR ON LEFT ACCESSORY The stapler door is open or is not closed properly. Close the stapler door properly. CLOSE TOP COVER ON LEFT ACCESSORY The door is open or is not properly closed. Close the top door.
Control panel messages Message Description Recommended action STAPLE AREA SAFETY PROTECTION ACTIVATED A staple safety alert has occurred. Remove any obstruction from the stacker bin ejection area. STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES The stapler cartridge has 20 to 50 staples remaining. Replace the staple cartridge if you want to saddle stitch more than 10 sets in a job. STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES The stapler cartridge contains no more staples. Replace the stapler cartridge.
Control panel messages Message Description Recommended action 13.12.41 13.12.42 13.12.43 JAM IN LEFT ACCESSORY A paper jam exists in the folding area. Check for jammed media in the input area and the folding area of the device. 13.12.51 13.12.52 13.12.53 JAM IN LEFT ACCESSORY A paper jam exists in the booklet bin area. Check for jammed paper in the booklet bin area and in the folding mechanism. 66.12.zz OUTPUT DEVICE FAILURE A failure has occurred with the device.
Clearing jams The message JAM IN LEFT ACCESSORY appears on the control panel. Note 1 Move the device away from the printer. 2 Remove media from any of the areas where jams can occur. 3 Reattach the device. Wait for the solid-green status light to appear on the user LED. When clearing jams, be very careful not to tear the media. If even a small piece of media is left in the device, it can cause additional jams.
1 To clear a staple jam from the device 1 Open the stapler-unit door. 2 Slide the stapler unit toward you. 3 Turn the large green knob until you see the blue dot (this indicates that the stapler is fully open). 2 4 Turn the small green knob at the top of the stapler unit clockwise until the staple cartridge moves to the left of the stapler unit. 3 CAUTION The blue dot must appear in the window of the stapler unit before you remove the staple cartridge.
5 5 Remove the staple cartridge. 6 Pull up on the lever labeled with a green dot. 7 Remove the damaged staple. 8 Press down on the lever labeled with a green dot.
9 9 Reinstall the staple cartridge. 10 Slide the stapler unit into the device. 11 Close the stapler-unit door.
2 ENWW To clear a jam in the upper half of the stapler head 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the procedure to clear a staple jam. 2 Locate the damaged staple at the back of the stapler head, and remove the staple. 3 Follow steps 10 through 11 of the procedure to clear a staple jam.
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A Specifications Overview ENWW z Physical specifications z Environmental specifications z Media specifications Overview 47
Physical specifications Device size Prepare a location for the device that allows for the following physical and environmental requirements, in addition to the requirements for your printer. Note The drawings shown are not to scale. 310 mm (12.2 inches) 647 mm (25.5 inches) 904 mm (35.6 inches) 35 mm (1.4 inches) 985 mm (38.8 inches) 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) 233 mm (9.2 inches) 357 mm (14.0 inches) 298 mm (11.7 in) 310 mm (12.2 inches) 647 mm (25.5 inches) 233 mm (9.2 inches) 603 mm (23.
Location requirements for the printer: z A level area on the floor z Space allowance around the printer z A well-ventilated room z No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals, including ammonia-based cleaning solutions z Adequate power supply (15 A, 110 V, or 220 V circuit located near the printer) z A stable environment—no abrupt temperature or humidity changes z Relative humidity of 10 percent to 80 percent z Room temperature of 10° C to 32.
Environmental specifications Power consumption Product state Printing (110 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) Standby (110 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) PowerSave 1 (Fan is on) (110 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) Low power (100 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) Off (110 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) 50 A Specifications Power consumption (average, in watts) Power consumption with typical output device 1,075 watts 1,075 watts 1,130 watts 1,130 watts 440 watts 440 watts 485 wat
Product state ADF copying/ printing (110 to 127 V units) (220 to 240 V units) Power consumption (average, in watts) Power consumption with typical output device 1,130 watts 1,130 watts 1,185 watts 1,185 watts Power requirements Power requirements (acceptable line voltage) ENWW 110 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50 to 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 220 to 240 V (+/- 10%) 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 220 V (+/- 10%) 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) Environmental specifications 51
Circuit capacity Minimum recommended circuit capacity 110 to 127 V 15.0 amps 220 to 240 V 6.5 amps Operating environment Operating temperature 10° C to 32.5° C (50° F to 91° F) Operating humidity 10 to 80 percent relative humidity Storage temperature 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 95° F) Storage humidity 10 to 95 percent relative humidity Speed 50 ppm Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner.
Supported media types The following types of media are supported for the multifunction finisher: ENWW z plain paper z preprinted paper z letterhead (except raised letterhead and low-temperature inks) z transparencies z prepunched paper z labels z bond z recycled paper z color paper z card stock z rough paper z glossy paper z envelopes z cut-sheet paper z user-defined paper (five types) Environmental specifications 53
Supported media Supported media specifications Note Transparencies, envelopes, prepunched, cut-sheet paper, and labels are only supported in bin 1. Note Custom paper sizes are not supported for booklet making.
Table 1. Number of sheets that can be stapled, listed by media weight Media weight Letter/A4 Ledger/A3 and Legal/B4 64 g/m2 (17 lb) *50 *25 75 g/m2 (20 lb) *50 *25 2 80 g/m (21 lb) *50 *25 90 g/m2 (24 lb) *44 *22 105 g/m2 (28 lb) *28 *14 2 *18 *9 2 *12 *6 163 g/m (43 lb) 199 g/m (53 lb) *Denotes approximate numbers Table 2.
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B Regulatory and warranty information Overview ENWW z Declaration of conformity z Canadian DOC Regulations z Warranty information Overview 57
Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer’s Address: Montemorelos 299, Guadalajara Jalisco, 45060 Mexico declares, that the product Product Name: HP Multifunction Finisher Model Numbers: C8088A Product Options: N/A conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993/EN60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) UL1950, Third Edition E
Canadian DOC Regulations Complies with Canadian EMC Class A requirements. <>.
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Warranty information See the start guide that came with your product for warranty information.
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Index A A3 paper stapling capability by weight 55 stapling capability by weight, booklets 55 A4 paper stapling capability by weight 55 accessories control panel messages 38 adhesive labels 33 adjusting fold line 12 amber light interpreting 7 troubleshooting 36 B benefits of product 6 bent staples in stapler head 36 bins description 33 error messages 38 fold-line settings 12 location 33 media supported 54 selecting 34 troubleshooting 37 blinking lights interpreting 7 troubleshooting 36 booklet bin descripti
D H Declaration of Conformity (DOC) U.S. 58 default settings 10 destinations error messages 38 media supported 54 selecting 34 troubleshooting 37 device not recognized 36 DOC (Declaration of Conformity) U.S.
location booklet and stacker bins 33 lights 7 placement of staples 11 saddle stitch positions 12 selecting for output 34 site requirements 49 M mailing labels 33 media error messages 38 HP LaserJet Media Specification Guide 54 jams, clearing 41 jams.
regulations U.S.
U unrecognized device 36 V voltage requirements 51 W warranty 61 weight stapling capability by media 55 weight specifications HP Multifunction Finisher 49 media 54 ENWW Index 67
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